Staff reporter

It said in a release Thursday that it would be collaborating with UK blockchain start-up Circulor to pilot blockchain technology to create traceability of EV battery metals from mine to first use and then recycling to ensure they are ethically-sourced and continue through a circular economy.

American Manganese CEO Larry Reaugh said the pilot would include mapping the lifecycle of an EV battery and understanding the value flow through the production process and lifecycle. It would also provide a road map for American Manganese to source valuable lithium-ion batteries.